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Best Sailboat Rentals Near Michigan

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$240+ /hour

Chicago, IL

4.8 (40 bookings)

Private sailing cruise for up to 6 people

2 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Hunter cruiser racer in Chicago, IL near me

$200+ /hour

Chicago, IL

4.5 (80 bookings)

Private Sailboat Cruise in Chicago

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$675+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (13 bookings)

Summer 2025 is Coming!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 13 passengers

$225+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (133 bookings)

Set Sail from Downtown Chicago!

2 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Rent a Lagoon Boats catamaran in Chicago, IL near me

$433+ /hour

Chicago, IL

5.0 (23 bookings)

Chicago's Largest Chartered Catamaran, "Latitude Adjustment"

2 - 6 hours Captain optional

Up to 12 passengers

$305+ /hour

Chicago, IL

Sail & Swim from a Luxury Sailing Yacht

3 - 4 hours Captained

Up to 7 passengers

$200+ /hour

Chicago, IL

4.2 (83 bookings)

31' beautiful and comfortable Pearson to sit back and relax your Day!

3 - 6 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

$203+ /hour

Winthrop Harbor, IL

Sail into Adventure with "Autumn Wind" - Our Catalina 42MkII!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

$150+ /hour

Milwaukee, WI

5.0 (9 bookings)

Charter this beautiful Catalina from Milwaukee, WI

2 - 4 hours No captain

Up to 6 passengers

$128+ /hour

Muskegon, MI

4.8 (9 bookings)

Sailing the Great Lakes on Chelsea

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 4 passengers

$153+ /hour

Racine, WI

5.0 (2 bookings)

Sailtime Wisconsin

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 10 passengers

$79+ /hour

Racine, WI

5.0 (4 bookings)

Sailing Lake Michigan out for Racine, WI

2 hours Captained

Up to 6 passengers

Top sailboat rentals reviews in Michigan

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Customers Reviews

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5/5 stars

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Spectacular boat charter experience. Could not be more happy. Captain Dawn and crew Ted were very professional,...

Richard

May 2025
5/5 stars

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Ray and Eric made a great experience for our group enjoying the weather and Chicago skyline. Booking and...

Brian

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

Charter this...

Patrik was quite responsive, and knowledgable about the area. His boat, while older and missing a few things like a...

Robert

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

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Luke

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

Sailtime Wisconsin

diana

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

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Amazing experience! Great views & great Captain & team. Thanks Dawn & Ted.

Tasha

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

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Ted & his daughter were so sweet. We went with 6 people & had an amazing time watching the sunset from the boat!(:...

curran

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

Private sailing...

I wish I could add photos. A genuine, friendly, and caring group. I cannot understate how incredible they were for...

Ryan

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

Private sailing...

We had a wonderful time sailing with our 4 kids. Beautiful clean boat! The nicest captain ever. We will be back!

Kim

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

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Fantastic experience! We loved the attention to detail and extra effort in building is the best itinerary for our...

Brandon

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

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We had an awesome time out with Dawn and her husband for a sunset cruise during the week. We got lucky with a perfect...

Josh

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

Sailtime Wisconsin

The boat seemed very nice. I didn't enter the cabin, but looked inside from the doorway. It looked cozy and nicely...

Constance

Sep 2024

How to rent a sailboat in Michigan?

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As the global leader in peer-to-peer boat rentals, Boatsetter offers an easy, safe and accessible way to experience on-the-water adventure. With boat rentals in 600+ locations, finding a boat is easy and with the option to tap into the largest network of USCG licensed captains, boating experience is not required.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to rent a boat?

The cost to rent a boat depends on whether you are renting for a half-day or a full day, the boat features and the boat size can impact your boat rental price. Rental prices can range from $200 to $1,000 plus depending on the boat rental itself and the length of time of the rental.

How many people can fit on the boat rental?

The number of people who can fit on boat rental largely depends on the boat’s size and how many life jackets are on board. Currently the coast guard allows a maximum of 10-12 people on a Boatsetter boat rental.

How old do you have to be to rent a boat?

You must be 18 years old to rent a captained boat and 25 years old if you would like to rent a bareboat charter.

Do I need a boating license to rent a boat?

Boating license requirements vary from state to state. As a renter, you are responsible for understanding local state requirements.

How much does it cost to rent a boat for the day?

The cost of renting a boat for the day on average ranges from $200 to $1200. The cost to rent a boat varies depending on the size of the boat and the length of time that you will be using the boat.